The Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner have started discussing a contract extension, but there's a strong sense around the NHL that Marner might be playing for a different team next season and it could be the Carolina Hurricanes. Marner's camp is pushing for a lucrative $13 million per year over eight years for his extension, but the Leafs aren't on board with those terms right now. <q> #LeafsForever and <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/hockey/stats/nhl/player/Mitch-Marner-21905' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Mitch Marner</a> extension numbers at this time are pretty huge, looking like 8x13M is the asking price form the Marner camp. At this time Leafs are not happy with that. #UtahHC #NHLJets #Canes and #Sabres all linked to Marner. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/rogerhicksnhl/status/1814845011088769217'> </a></blockquote></div> Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes have made a pitch to the Maple Leafs for Marner, offering Martin Necas for him. <q> Im told the #Canes have sent a legit offer for #LeafsForever Marner that includes Necas as well as 3rd and 4th rd picks. CAR actively talking with Necas, despite his displeasure with team and high asking price of 9M. #UtahHC, #Sabres, #FlyTogether, #NHLJets all in contact. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/rogerhicksnhl/status/1814438777042969030'> </a></blockquote></div> They've included the restricted free agent in every trade conversation, including preliminary talks with the New York Rangers. <q> #NYR and #Canes have been in touch over Martin Necas but nothing crazy as of now. Very preliminary discussion and it would be quite odd to see these two metro rivals make a blockbuster. #NHL </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/rogerhicksnhl/status/1814737276158476596'> </a></blockquote></div> Necas is reportedly unhappy with his playing time and has a steep Summer asking price. <q> #Canes and Necas continue negotiations but it looks like the arbitration hearing is going to play a big role here. Most recent Necas asking price is 8.25M. Was 9M, but still expensive nonetheless. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/RogerHicksNHL/status/1814761172236972042'> </a></blockquote></div> However, he could be convinced by GM Brad Treliving to take a discount if the trade goes through to play with Auston Matthews and William Nylander.